The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks?Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Voters emerge from Sabathani Community Center after casting their ballots during municipal elections Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Voters in Minneapolis are deciding whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety. The election comes more than a year after George Floyd’s death launched a movement to defund or abolish police across the country.(David Joles /Star Tribune via AP) Early voting for the primary election starts less than a month from now, which means deadlines are fast approaching. Early voting for Southwest Florida residents provides a convenient opportunity for voters to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. On Aug. 20 we have primary elections before the general election in November. One thing voters may need a reminder of is that all previous vote-by-mail requests expired in Florida at the end of 2022. If you plan to vote by mail in 2024, you must submit a new request form. Also important to remember is that since Florida is a closed primary state, only voters who are registered political party members may vote for their respective party’s candidate in a primary election. The voter registration and party change deadline for the 2024 Primary Election is July 22. The deadline to register to vote is 29 days before any election. Voters can check their registration status by going to the Lee Supervisor of Elections website. “Go on our website, Lee.vote,” said Tommy Doyle, Lee supervisor of elections. “You can check your registration by putting in your your name and your last four of your Social Security or your Florida ID or Florida driver’s license.” Provided below are the counties where you can register to vote, along with their early voting dates: Collier County: Aug. 10 Early Voting Aug. 10 – Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Offices Main office: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Building, 3750 Enterprise Ave., Naples, FL 34104 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday Lee County: Aug. 10 Early Voting Aug. 10 – Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Offices Fort Myers Offices: Melvin Morgan Constitutional Complex, 2480 Thompson St., 3rd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901 South Fort Myers Branch Office, 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33907 Cape Coral Office: Lee County Government Center, 1039 SE 9th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33990 Bonita Springs Office: Bonita Commons, 25987 S. Tamiami Trail, #105, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Lehigh Acres Office: 600 Homestead Road S., #9, Lehigh Acres 33974 All offices: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday Charlotte County: Aug. 5 Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot: Aug. 8 Early Voting Aug. 5 – Aug. 18 Offices Port Charlotte Office: Murdock Circle 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 3394 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday Punta Gorda Office: Charlotte County Historic Courthouse, 226 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Englewood Office: Mac V. Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive Englewood, FL 34224 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hendry County: Aug. 5 Early Voting Aug. 5 – Aug. 17 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Offices LaBelle Office: 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935 Clewiston Office: 1100 S. Olympia St., Suite 504 Clewiston, FL 33440 DeSoto County – Aug. 5 Early Voting Aug. 5 – Aug. 17 Offices 201 E. Oak St., Room 104, Arcadia, FL 34266 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday | 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekends